Declaring Your Major
Login to Esther, download and fill out the "declaration form" - Go to Student Services & Account Information > Degrees, Majors, and Minors Declared > UG Declaration and Change of Major (or Minor or University Certificate) Form.
Complete the Degree plan:
Schedule an appointment with your advisor and bring the following items: your declaration form, Degree Plan (BSEE or BA), and unofficial transcript. Ensure you have paper copies of all completed forms for your advisor's signature.
Take your original form and turn it in to the Registrar's office.*
*PLEASE NOTE: Please schedule a meeting time with your advisor via email. Send all documents electronically to your advisor and Norma Santamaria. Forms that require signatures, such as Declaration of Major Forms and Request for Transfer Credit Forms, should be submitted as PDFs. Once signed, these forms can be sent to the Registrar's office by emailing registrar@rice.edu.
Faculty Advisors
Members of the ECE Undergraduate Committee (UGC) advise students who have declared or are considering an ECE major. ECE majors should regularly meet with their advisors to discuss program courses and degree requirements.
Undergraduate Committee Chair
Joseph Cavallaro
Duncan Hall 3042
cavallar@rice.edu
(713) 348-4719
Academic Advisors
- Focus on Computer vision and graphics, generative image models, mid-level vision/perception, algorithmic fairness, medical applications.
John Seymour - Focus on Neuroengineering, Nano-devices, signal processing, engineering design and translation
BioScience Research Collaborative 867
john.seymour@rice.edu
(713) 500-5928
Ray Simar - Focus in Digital signal processors; design methodology and programming tools
Duncan Hall 2099
ray.simar@rice.edu
(713) 348-2257
Cesar Uribe -
Duncah Hall 2048
cauribe@rice.edu
(713) 348-3290
Peter Varman - Focus in Computer Systems, Storage and Memory Systems, Virtualization and Resource Management, Cloud Computing
Duncan Hall 2022
pjv@rice.edu
(713) 348-3990
Gary Woods - Focus on optical probing of integrated circuits, and electrical engineering
Duncan Hall 2097
gary.woods@rice.edu
(713) 348-3598
Yuji Zhao
Brockman Hall 338
yuji.zhao@rice.edu
(713) 348-4392
FAQs
How can I make an advising appointment?
Contact a faculty member from the list. This ensures the best advising experience possible. ECE majors should meet their advisor regularly to discuss their program and to check for any possible changes in courses and degree requirements.
What should I bring to advising appointments?
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You must bring a printed copy of the ECE Degree Planning Sheet for your program (see above).
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You must bring a printed copy of your unofficial transcript.
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If you are declaring a major, you must complete and bring a print copy of your declaration form (located in Esther).
I haven't declared, but I'm interested in ECE. What do I do?
Students interested in ECE but who have not yet declared a major are encouraged to contact a faculty member in their area of interest or contact the UGC Chair for information. To declare an ECE major, email Norma Santamaria, coordinator for the UGC.
Who are my Peer Academic Advisors?
The ECE Peer Academic Advisors are upper-level students who assist their peers with academic matters related to Electrical and Computer Engineering. They offer guidance on class scheduling, internships, resume preparation, and more. First- and second-year students are encouraged to consult peer advisors for academic advice. Please note that some Peer Academic Advisors may not be on campus until after O-Week.
Learn more about Peer Academic Advisors.
Can I transfer credits?
To obtain transfer credit for a specific course, you must receive approval from the faculty member who teaches that course in the relevant department. Refer to the course database on this site to identify the current instructor. For general questions about transfer credit, consult with the Chair of the UGC..
Learn more about Transfer Credit Advisors.